Patterns and Assumptions: The Keys to Understanding Organizational Cultures

Authors: W. Gibb Dyer Jr; ALFRED P SLOAN SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT CAMBRIDGE MA

Abstract:

With increasing frequency the term 'organizational culture' is being used as an explanatory concept in organizational analysis. This paper examines the concept of organizational culture and suggests that current formulations of this concept are inadequate because they tend to neglect the pattern of tacit assumptions that is at the core of any culture. A framework for deciphering the patterning of cultural assumptions is presented and this framework is used to describe the culture of one organization and delineate the boundaries of that culture.

Description:

Interim technical rept.

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Report Date:

JUN 1982

Contract Number:

N00014-80-C-0905

Report Number:

A016711

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Keywords relating to this report:

*CULTURE

*ORGANIZATIONS

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